Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) and patrol cars are seen on every road in the city centre, while checkpoints and roadblocks have become
The Federal Capital Territory, Abuja , is currently enveloped in thick security, as a visible military and police presence is being felt around the city. The once-relaxed atmosphere has given way to a sense of heightened vigilance. Armoured Personnel Carriers and patrol cars are seen on every road in the city centre, while checkpoints and…
The roadblock, located at the Sani Abacha Barracks before the A-Y-A bridge, resulted in a major traffic jam that stretched as far as the Nyanya Bridge. Similar conditions are reported along Airport Road near the University of Abuja main gate, where traffic flow has been impacted by the increased security.
In a statement signed by Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, the IGP stressed the importance of maintaining peace and order during such events. “Where police stations were burnt down, criminals took over. Arms looted were in the wrong hands, and armed robbers took over. Women could no longer walk freely once it was 7 pm,” he recalled.
The IGP affirmed the right to protest, stating, “The right to protest is a right to peaceful protest.” The Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, is currently enveloped in thick security, as a visible military and police presence is being felt around the city. The once-relaxed atmosphere has given way to a sense of heightened vigilance.
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